The 100% Metal Playlist of the week #83

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Disturbed – Don’t Tell Me

For its new version of the mid-tempo “Don’t Tell Me”, initially present on the album Divisive, the group led by David Draiman brought in a distinguished guest, in the person of Ann Wilson, lead singer of the Canadian hard rock band Heart. The duo thus makes it possible to reinforce the rise in power which structures the piece.

Old Gods of Asgard -The Sea of ​​Night

Behind the fictional Swedish heavy metal band Old Gods of Asgard are the members of the Finnish band Poets of the Fall. Real musicians who play characters present in the Alan Wake video games, they have released a compilation bringing together their pieces specially created for these works, entitled Rebirth. We find in particular “Sea of ​​Night”, unreleased only present on this disc, to discover now.

Per Wiberg – Dead Sky Lullaby

Keyboardist of Spiritual Beggars, bassist of Kamchatka and former member of Opeth and Candlemass, Per Wiberg also collects appearances in prestigious projects. He is preparing to release a new solo album, entitled The Serpent’s Here, from which “Dead Sky Lullaby”, a metal piece with delicious gothic accents, is taken.

Borknagar – Nordic Anthem

The Norwegian extreme metal band Borknagar continues to reignite the cold by releasing “Nordic Anthem”, a powerful and epic piece carried by a strong rhythm and lively vocal lines. To be found in Fall, their next album, scheduled for February 23.

FKU. – Harvester Of Horror

The Swedish thrash metal band continues to line up horror-themed tracks ahead of the release of their upcoming album, The Horror and the Metal, set for February 9. Discover the massive and powerful “Harvester Of Horror”, which is extracted from it.

Ihsahn – The Distance Between Us

The leader of Emperor continues to gradually unveil his next solo album, soberly titled Ihsahn. Discover “The Distance Between Us”, a melancholy title which increases in power and intensity, benefiting from a finesse of writing making it irresistible to listen to. See you on February 16 for the release of the disc from which it is taken.

Firewind – Fallen Angel

The Greek heavy metal band Firewind, proudly led by ex-Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Gus G., unveils the fast and epic “Fallen Angel”, with a terribly catchy chorus. Find this track on Stand United, their next album, scheduled for March 1st.

Exhorder – Year of the Goat

The American thrash metal band Exhorder continues to make its guitars roar with the sulphurous “Year of the Goat”, which shows that the trio led by Kyle Thomas has not lost its bite. A title that announces the best for Defectum Omnium, their next album, scheduled for March 8.

Leaves’ Eyes – Realm of Dark Waves

The German metal band, mixing symphonic and folkloric elements with its riffs, explores the legends of the seabed with “Realm of Dark Waves”, its new single. This is a new extract from Myths of Fate, their next studio album, which will be released on March 8.

Creeper – Further Than Forever

A British group at the crossroads of genres, the British group released a surprising and successful title for the opening of Sanguivore, its latest album to date. Embark on the musical twists and turns of “Further Than Forever”, in which metal influences meet glam rock and other superbly rendered gothic atmospheres.

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